E30 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 6, 2017 Grounds Coffeehouse is the face of Downtown help micro-entrepreneurs and small busi- 179 bills, five of which became law. He was a Ministries and has been designated as Green- nesses to start and grow as means of improv- true statesman focused on good governance ville, Pennsylvania’s latest landmark. Fresh ing the local economy. with dedication toward bipartisan solutions. Grounds Coffeehouse is not just a meeting Pamela Patterson’s legacy is one of dedi- After his time in Congress he came home to place but, more importantly, it is a ministry. cated service to entrepreneurship and an edu- Indianapolis to run for, and serve in, the office The main objective of Fresh Grounds Coffee- cated workforce. Please join me in congratu- of Mayor. Bill’s interest in politics came from house is to honor and glorify God and create lating Pamela on her retirement and express- his passion for helping his community and his a special place where God’s presence is felt ing our deep appreciation for her long and ex- belief that politics was where he could make and embraced. While it’s not a traditional ceptional career, and her outstanding contribu- the greatest change for his community. church ministry, Fresh Grounds Coffeehouse tions to Mendocino County’s workforce and As Mayor he aimed to generate job growth, creates countless opportunities for Christian economy. improve infrastructure, and develop projects to growth and allows customers to engage one f attract businesses to downtown Indianapolis. another in nurturing relationships, which Martin He aimed to not only draw businesses back and Martha Johnson have strived for over the PERSONAL EXPLANATION downtown, but to bring back many citizens years. who had previously fled to the suburbs. Martin Johnson had a vision, which ulti- HON. LOIS FRANKEL Through his dedicated efforts to revitalize the mately became a reality, with the help of OF city, he made Indianapolis a more attractive countless friends, volunteers, local businesses IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES place to live and to do business. Over his ten- ure from 1976 to 1992, he oversaw more than and churches. The unwavering dedication ex- Friday, January 6, 2017 hibited by Martin and Martha Johnson, as well 30 building projects, including renovations and as all volunteers involved, is heartwarming Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on expansions to Monument Circle, Indianapolis and speaks volumes about the giving spirit of vote 6, I was not present because I Union Station, the Indiana University School of the Greenville community. was unavoidably detained. Had I been Medicine, and the Indiana Convention Center. As a unique ministry, the main focus of present, I would have voted ‘‘NAY.’’ Many office buildings were constructed, and Downtown Ministries, and all groups that fall f companies such as Eli Lilly and Company and under its organizational umbrella, is to bring American United Life committed to stay in In- HONORING WILLIAM HUDNUT, III individuals to come to believe in Jesus Christ dianapolis. as their Lord and Savior. In serving God, the In addition to spurring on local business, he community, and all those in need of God’s HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS also made unequalled contributions to Indi- Grace, Martin and Martha Johnson are inspi- OF INDIANA ana’s sports culture. He retained the NBA’s rations to us all. Their compassion and gen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pacers, which were on the brink of failing if not for the efforts of Bill and others. He built erosity have clearly influenced the lives of so Friday, January 6, 2017 many and will continue to do so for years to the Hoosier Dome, hopeful that the infrastruc- come. Therefore, on behalf of the Third Con- Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I ture and investment would bring Indianapolis a gressional District of Pennsylvania, I want to rise today to honor a beloved and iconic mem- national football team. Ultimately, he was able express my sincere gratitude and appreciation ber of the Hoosier community, William Hudnut to bring home the Indianapolis Colts. He was of Martin and Martha Johnson, they are true III. Bill, who served as Mayor of Indianapolis also able to draw the Pan American Games to Community Champions. from 1976 to 1992, passed away on Decem- Indiana, bringing the world’s eyes to Indiana ber 17th, 2016 at the age of 84. Bill was a vi- f and shining the International spotlight on Indi- brant, enthusiastic, and passionate individual. anapolis. The Pan American Games had 38 HONORING PAMELA DUNLAP His larger than life persona and animated ap- nations represented by over 4,000 competing PATTERSON proach to being Mayor will not soon be forgot- athletes. Bill was also instrumental in founding ten. He was a mentor to many and will be the Indiana Sports Corp, a nonprofit organiza- HON. sorely missed by our community, but we will tion that has brought Indianapolis numerous OF CALIFORNIA remember him forever through the spectacular sporting events that include the 1982 National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES legacy he left behind. Bill entered political life Sports Festival, the 1991 World Gymnastics with his election to Congress in 1972. After Championships, 19 Big Ten Women’s Basket- Friday, January 6, 2017 which he served 16 years as Mayor of Indian- ball Tournaments, 10 Big Ten Men’s Basket- Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in apolis, making him the longest serving Mayor ball Tournaments, recently the 2012 Super- recognition of Pamela Patterson, as she re- of Indianapolis. Through his time as Mayor he bowl, and many other events. The Indiana tires from her career as the Chief Executive transformed Indianapolis into a dynamic met- Sports Corp has cemented Bill’s legacy and Officer of West Company and the Director of ropolitan city and the amateur sports capital of continued to realize his vision of Indianapolis the Mendocino Small Business Development the world. The people of Indiana’s Fifth Con- as a sporting destination. Bill helped put Indi- Center. gressional District are forever grateful for Bill’s anapolis on the world map and paved the way Born and raised in Virginia, Pamela Dunlap contributions to our Hoosier community, and it for the city to be the sporting and convention Patterson later obtained an Associate Degree is my privilege to honor him today. destination that it is today. at Massey Junior College in Atlanta and Bill was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1932. Bill’s work was not only greatly appreciated began a career in the retail industry. Pamela He attended the Darrow School in New York by Hoosiers but also recognized and awarded headed west to California in 1979 to become for high school, and graduated from Princeton by his peers. He was the president of the Na- the Retail Merchandising Teacher for the Fort University as an undergraduate, where he was tional League of Cities and a member of their Bragg High School Regional Occupation Pro- elected to Phi Beta Kappa. In 1957, he grad- board for over twenty years. In 1988, Bill was gram. She then went on to serve as the lit- uated with a Master’s Degree in Theology named City & State magazine’s Nation’s Most eracy coordinator for the Mendocino County from the Union Theological Seminary in New Valuable Public Official. In 1985, he earned Library in Fort Bragg, and eventually, the coor- York, and, like his father and grandfather be- the Distinguished Public Service Award from dinator for the ‘‘Read Right’’ program through fore him, Bill became an ordained clergyman. the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns Georgia Pacific where she helped improve lit- At the age of 30, Bill first became a Hoosier and in 1986, a Woodrow Wilson Award for eracy for workers in the timber industry. when he moved to Indianapolis and began Public Service. In 1998, Pamela Patterson began her long work as the senior pastor of Second Pres- Bill leaves behind a larger than life legacy career with West Company, a pilot Women’s byterian Church in Indianapolis. He served as that is fitting for someone with his larger than Business Center funded by the Small Busi- Senior Pastor from 1964 to 1972, during which life personality. In his time as Mayor, he revi- ness Administration. In 2004, she took the time he became interested in politics. talized downtown Indianapolis, transforming it helm of the organization which at the time was In the 1972 Republican primary for Indiana’s into a world class city by changing it from struggling financially. Under Pamela’s leader- 11th Congressional District, Bill defeated fu- what he called ‘‘India-NO-place’’ to ‘‘India- ship, West Company stabilized funding ture Congressman Dan Burton and went on to SHOW-place.’’ Many can fondly remember his sources, and secured a contract as the Small win the general election against four-term booming voice, his uncommon approach to Business Development Center in 2007. Over Congressman Andrew Jacobs, Jr. During his being Mayor, his fun antics like dressing up as her term as the Chief Executive Officer she term in the 93rd Congress, he was an original a Leprechaun for a St. Patrick’s Day parade, has secured millions of dollars in funding to sponsor of seventeen bills and a cosponsor of and his vivacious personality. He dedicated

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:57 Jan 07, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06JA8.003 E06JAPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with REMARKS January 6, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E31 his life to public service through his time as a Throughout her career, Administrator Dennis spected organizations in Chambers of Com- pastor, his time in Congress and through his has served in a variety of state-wide positions, merce representing more than 400 businesses time as Mayor of Indianapolis. Bill will be re- including as Colorado Secretary of State, and non-profit organizations, supporting count- membered for his amazing compassion, char- State Senator, and most recently, Alamosa less educational and regional events in South ismatic and warm personality, as well as his County Administrator. As a State Senator, she Florida. unparalleled love for the city he served. I feel served as Vice Chair of the Transportation Cliff had the unique ability to blend his fortunate to have known him, and I know that Committee, was a member of the Legislative sense of humor with his keen business acu- his legacy lives on through the great contribu- Council, and Chair of the Majority Caucus. Ad- men and Marketing Council members will cer- tions he made to Indianapolis, to Indiana, and ministrator Dennis is a quality individual with a tainly miss his ‘‘Cliff’s Notes’’ at the opening of to the country. On behalf of Indiana’s Fifth truly impressive record of public service. each meeting. District, I offer my condolences to his wife Mr. Speaker, although this award recog- Cliff has also served as Vice Chairman of Beverly, the entire Hudnut family, and all who nizes individual achievements, Administrator the Anchors Away Foundation, an Aventura mourn his loss and cherish his memory. Dennis credits her team for her success. Her Marketing Council program in cooperation with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, that pro- f modesty, commitment to fiscal responsibility, and passion for improving the lives of others vides sailing programs for physically and men- REMEMBERING AND HONORING is truly remarkable. I wish Administrator Den- tally challenged children from schools through- THE LIFE OF CONOR IRWIN nis all the best and am thankful for her contin- out the County. This program has literally ued service. changed the lives of so many kids who gain a sense of pride, independence and accom- HON. JOE COURTNEY f plishment. OF CONNECTICUT RECOGNIZING ANGEL MARTINEZ Throughout his career, Mr. Schulman has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR HIS SECOND NATIONAL been honored by the Anti-Defamation League, Friday, January 6, 2017 TITLE IN THE U.S. YOUTH AMA- South Florida Business Leader Magazine, the Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today TEUR BOXING DIVISION South Florida Shomrim Society and countless to mourn the loss and honor the life of Conor organizations that have recognized his con- Irwin. HON. tributions to bettering our community for all The child of Whit and Holly Irwin, Conor those who call South Florida home. OF ILLINOIS I am proud to have Mr. Schulman and his was a resident of Ledyard, CT. He graduated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from St. Bernard School and was a freshman wife Lauren as my constituents and am grate- at Ledyard High School. He was just 14 years Friday, January 6, 2017 ful for his years of dedication to Aventura and old. Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to South Florida. It is my honor to pay tribute to his distin- In 2013, I had the honor of meeting Conor congratulate Angel Martinez, a shining young guished career and extend my heartfelt con- when he visited me to discuss the quality of member of our Rockford community, who has gratulations to him on this occasion. food served in local schools. He had been a been named a two-time national champion in youth representative to the New London the U.S. Youth Amateur Boxing Division. f County Food Policy Council and was seriously Angel Martinez won his second USA boxing TRIBUTE TO RYAN MOELLER concerned about the effect of poor food quality national title, allowing him the chance to at- on health. Wonderfully precocious, he was full tend the Olympic training facility in Colorado in HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON of good ideas that might help address this hopes of achieving his Olympic dreams. He OF COLORADO problem. has dedicated himself to his sport since the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Like many 14 year-old boys, he loved soc- young age of 11, and shows us all the value Friday, January 6, 2017 cer, playing outdoors, and listening to music. of perseverance and a strong work ethic. I am Just this past year, he even earned his first proud there is such young talent in our com- Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to varsity letter for cross country. But those who munity, and to see him represent Rockford on recognize Ryan Moeller, who was recently knew Conor acknowledge something special the national stage. named to the 2016 First Team All-Pac 12 list. about him. Even at so young an age, he was Mr. Speaker, as a former college athlete, I After playing football at Rifle High School, already a gentleman and true renaissance know how important sports are to personal Ryan walked on to the Colorado Buffaloes man. It may have been his voracious appetite and professional growth. I want to again for- football team as a special teams player. As a for knowledge, his signature bow ties, or his mally congratulate Angel Martinez on his title, junior on the team this year, he earned nine love of travel and exploration. But mostly, it and I join the rest of our community in wishing total tackles on special teams and forced six was his thoughtfulness that set him apart. He him every success in the future. fair catches on punts. Ryan also played 391 snaps on defense, re- was always looking out for the younger kids, f helping his mom with groceries, and holding cording 36 tackles, with two forced fumbles. the door for whomever may be passing by. HONORING CLIFFORD A. His overall play supported the biggest turn- My are with Conor’s SCHULMAN around by a football program in Pac–12 Con- family and friends as they mourn this terrible ference history. After a 1–8 conference record loss. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join HON. in 2015, the Buffaloes went 8–1 in conference matchups this season. Ryan’s accomplish- me in expressing my condolences and hon- OF FLORIDA ments are the result of dedication, hard work oring a truly special soul, Conor Irwin. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and perseverance, qualities that will serve him f Friday, January 6, 2017 well in life. TRIBUTE TO GIGI DENNIS Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, I am proud that such an outstanding athlete it is my privilege to honor South Florida philan- and upstanding young man calls the Third HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON thropist, business leader and prominent attor- Congressional District of Colorado home, and I congratulate Ryan and the Buffaloes on an OF COLORADO ney, Cliff Schulman. exciting and successful season. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Schulman has 45 years of wide-ranging legal experience in the environmental and land f Friday, January 6, 2017 use field from both the government and pri- REGARDING JOINT SESSION OF Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to vate sectors and is well known for his involve- CONGRESS TO COUNT ELEC- honor Mrs. Gigi Dennis, of Alamosa, Colorado, ment in the community and commitment to TORAL BALLOTS who was recently named Colorado’s Adminis- charitable causes. trator of the Year for 2016 by the Association For 13 years, he has served as Chair of the of County Administrators. Administrator Dennis Board of the Aventura Marketing Council and HON. OF TEXAS was selected by her peers to receive this it is on this occasion that we celebrate his re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor, and it is clear that through her dedica- tirement from this position. tion to public service, she has left a lasting im- Under Mr. Schulman’s leadership, the Friday, January 6, 2017 pact on the community of Alamosa and across Aventura Marketing Council has thrived and Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as a sen- the state of Colorado. grown to be recognized as one of the most re- ior member of the House Committees on the

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